Employee Resource Groups

King County is committed to supporting the growth and development of workplace and work force equity by fostering the development of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), also known as Affinity Groups. An ERG is an employee-led group formed around common interests, issues and backgrounds that advance equity, belonging and inclusion at King County.  

ERGs promote equity and social justice, foster employee engagement, strengthen workplace effectiveness, improve leadership abilities, and enhance personal and professional growth within King County.  

ERGs may be countywide or department specific. Countywide ERGs are open to all employees.  

King County currently has ten (10) Countywide Employee Resource Groups:

1. American Asian Native Hawaiian Pasifika (AANHP)
2. Anti-Racist White Action Group (ARWAG)
3. Black African Affinity Group (BAAG)
4. Black/African Women's Affinity Group (BAWAG)
5. Disability Equity Network (KCDEN)
6. Latinx Affinity Group (KCLX)
7. LBTQ+ Affinity Group
8. Native American Leadership Council (NALC)
9. Refugees and Immigrant Support and Empowerment (RISE)
10. Veterans and Military Affinity Group (VMAG)

If you are interested in learning more or joining an ERG, please contact Senayet Negusse.